U23 World League

Santiago Bernabéu
Spectators: 8007 (Terracing: 6007, Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 159) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Cristian Salles made the kick off which started today's match. Castanheiro SC's Fernandão Penha proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 7th minute of the match, managed to save Castanheiro SC from getting a goal against them. After 8 minutes Castanheiro SC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Bernhard Hafjall who took care of the corner kick. Sivart Djursgård hit a great freekick 12 minutes into the match. Bernhard Hafjall struck a weak shot in the 14th minute. Fernandão Penha didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Strib Galacticos IF. Teis Bager fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fernandão Penha having to interfere. Bernhard Hafjall could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 17th minute of the match, but Fernandão Penha made a huge save. Benjamim da Costa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Sivart Djursgård kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bernhard Hafjall in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fernandão Penha saved Castanheiro SC from getting behind. In the 25th minute, Sivart Djursgård hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Benjamim da Costa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gunvald Glarkrog having to interfere. Bernhard Hafjall's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fernandão Penha read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 31st minute of play. Bernhard Hafjall recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 33rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Bernhard Hafjall blasted a shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Fernandão Penha having to make a save. Fernandão Penha made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bernhard Hafjall in the 36th minute of play. In the 38th minute, Strib Galacticos IF's Bernhard Hafjall dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

Bernhard Hafjall recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 51st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Nicolaus Avnstorp hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. Cristian Salles sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bernhard Hafjall received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Fernandão Penha tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 65 minutes, Bernhard Hafjall made it 2-0 with a short kick to the right side. Castanheiro SC's Fernandão Penha tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 72nd minute, one of Castanheiro SC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Castanheiro SC. Castanheiro SC:s Fernandão Penha showed great skill when he stopped Bernhard Hafjall:s penalty. 3-0 came in the 74th minute when Bernhard Hafjall all by himself managed to get straight through the defense and place the ball into the net to the right of Fernandão Penha. The supporters of Castanheiro SC booed when Strib Galacticos IF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nicolaus Avnstorp didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bernhard Hafjall in the 78th minute of play forced Castanheiro SC's goalkeeper Fernandão Penha to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cristian Salles who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 79thth minute tested the skills of Gunvald Glarkrog when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After some careless play in the Castanheiro SC defense, Bernhard Hafjall kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Fernandão Penha. The Castanheiro SC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Fernandão Penha should have stopped the shot. When Sivart Djursgård fell near the penalty area in the 88th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Strib Galacticos IF's protests and gave Sivart Djursgård a yellow card for diving instead. After 88 played minutes Strib Galacticos IF got a freekick which was hit by Sivart Djursgård. Teis Bager fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fernandão Penha having to interfere. Strib Galacticos IF were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Castanheiro SC for a fine match.